Often troubled and ex-Minnesota star Eddie Griffin, 25, departed when he ran his car into a moving train. The NBA 'star' never really developed his true potential - instead he never ceased to find ways to get himself suspended or put on the inactive list on endless occasions.Trouble always followed Griffin like a shadow - right from his days in high school in Philadelphia all the way to a roller-coaster NBA career. Drugs, alcohol and discipline issues haunted him throughout his days in the NBA.
However, having him on various of my fantasy rosters over the past 3 years - one could safely say that the talent was always present in Eddie. He showed flashes of brilliance in certain games when shooting well over 50% from the field and having 2-3 blocks quite frequently. Yet, his personal issues never allowed the NBA to climb on his priority list, ultimately dooming the star.
I don't understand why people find it so difficult to let go of their own past and move ahead in life. The kid had plenty of opportunities and a god-given talent. If only he could channel his rage into constructive play on the court, he would've finished his days a lot more peacefully.
